Yesterday couldn’t have been a prettier day in Charleston. I came down from Asheville on Sunday afternoon for work and lucked out with a gorgeous Monday in the 70’s. One of my favorite parts of warmer weather is all the fresh meals. Fish on a bed of mixed greens was an easy choice for dinner last night and one that was so so good! I’m so ready for dinners on the porch, chilled white wines and longer days. Come on March, keep the warm days coming!
Broiled Brown Sugar Salmon
via how sweet it is
ingredients:
2 lbs fresh salmon filet
1/4 c. loosely packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
directions:
In a bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes, mixing well. Heat the broiler on your oven to high, and place the oven rack as high as it will go. Place salmon filet on a baking sheet and rub brown sugar mixture all over top. Place under the broiler and broil for 5-6 minutes, until sugar begins to caramelize and get golden. Serve immediately!
note: It’s important to use a piece of salmon that is no thicker than one inch – if your salmon is thicker, flip the salmon after 5 minutes and broiling for another 2-3 (this requires that the skin be removed) OR lowering your oven rack one level down – this will prevent the sugar from burning since you have to broil longer. After the initial 5 minutes, the sugar may be a bit smokey but it should not burn.
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I love making fish, particularly salmon so thanks so much for the recipe and love the presentation on top of the bed of salad!! xo, Biana – BlovedBoston
I went driving through your parents neighborhood yesterday to eat at Square Onion but had no idea you were there! Brown sugar on salmon actually sounds really good! I love BBQ salmon so kind of the same idea!
I can’t wait to make this once it stops snowing around here! It looks so delicious.
This salad looks so pretty! Adding to my list!
yum this looks absolutely delish! i have salmon in the freezer and all the other ingredients so definitely making this
This salmon looks so yummy! I normally cook mine in foil and then broil it for the last bit to give it a crunch on top. I will definitely need to try this ASAP!
Yum! That looks so pretty and fresh! I personally love salads with fruit on them too – adds a little variety!
–Kelly & Meg
Peachtree Roadies
Sounds like a nice light and healthy dinner. I bake salmon quite often but never tried broiling it. Will have to try out your way of cooking it!
Salmon is one of my favorite things to eat! This looks so delicious!
Paige
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